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2024 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule

Here's a week-by-week look at the 2024 state truck driving championships, with date and location, and a link to results when the state association makes them available. 

March 31, 2024
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Trucking Trade Groups Oppose EPA Phase 3 Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Phase 3 emissions final rule has been met with widespread opposition by key players in the trucking industry.

March 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Baltimore Port Truckers Pursue Regulatory Waivers

Maryland truckers impacted by limitations at the Port of Baltimore are seeking emergency waivers from regulations to avert financial hardships.

March 29, 2024
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DroneUp Debuts Drop-Off, Pickup System to Kiosks

Virginia Beach, Va., drone services company DroneUp is expanding beyond the skies to build out its delivery ecosystem with a kiosk package pickup and drop-off system.

March 29, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Greenlane Announces First Commercial EV Charging Corridor

Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.

March 29, 2024
Business

Update: Used Truck Sales in February Increase 23% Over Last Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in February increased 23.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported. 

March 29, 2024
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Reserving a Parking Spot Is Effective, but Costly

Nighttime parking availability continues to be a challenge for truck drivers. There are options to avoid having to park along dangerous highway ramps, but that safety can come with a price. 

March 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Cranes Arriving to Start Removing Baltimore Bridge Wreckage

BALTIMORE — A crane appeared at the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared March 29 to begin clearing wreckage that has stymied the search for four missing workers.

March 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Patchwork of International Regulations Govern Cargo Ships

The patchwork system of safety regulations pertaining to cargo ships like the one that toppled a major bridge in Baltimore can allow freight transporters to skirt oversight, critics say.

March 29, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Balancing Out the Future

Choosing an energy provider is one of many pressing issues facing the trucking industry as it looks to an EV future. 

March 29, 2024